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New video message from al-Qā’idah in the Arabian Peninsula’s Shaykh Khālid bin ‘Umar Bāṭarfī (Abū al-Miqdād al-Kindī): “And What Their Breasts Conceal Is Greater: A Comment on the Reception of the Vatican Pope in the Arabian Peninsula”

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The first part of this title is in reference to Qur’anic verse 3:118. Here it is in full: “Oh you who have believed, do not take as intimates those other than yourselves, for they will not spare you [any] ruin. They wish you would have hardship. Hatred has already appeared from their mouths, and what their breasts conceal is greater. We have certainly made clear to you the signs, if you will use reason.”

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Aghanistan’s Zabīh Allah Mujāhid: “Remarks Concerning Ongoing Talks in Qatar”

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Amid the ongoing talks between the negotiation teams of Islamic Emirate and United States in the Qatari capital of Doha, extensive discussions were held about the method of foreign troops withdrawal from Tuesday till Wednesday noon and from that time onwards, discussion revolved around preventing Afghanistan from being used against others. The meetings ended last night as both negotiation teams agreed to take a break today and tomorrow for consultations and preparation for the third meeting which shall be held on Saturday.

Meanwhile the Political Deputy of Islamic Emirate, the respected Mullah Baradar Akhund, met with the deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Abdul Rahman al-Thani, National Security Advisor Muhammad al-Masnad, US State Department’s Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad and commander of occupying forces in Afghanistan Scott Miller. The meetings focused on discussions about the ongoing negotiations process and withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan. Respected Mullah Baradar Akhund clarified the policy of Islamic Emirate regarding foreign forces withdrawal and changing situation of Afghanistan while emphasizing our committed to the current peace process along with peace and establishment of an Islamic system in Afghanistan.

*Spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan*

*Zabiullah Mujahid*

*23/06/1440 Hijri Lunar*
*09/12/1397 Hijri Solar*
*28/02/2019 Gregorian*

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Eye On Jihadis in Libya Weekly Update: February 26

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IS in Action

On 26 February, Tunisian security forces captured IS member, Hicham Krouma, who is suspected of being involved in a several of attacks and assassinations in Tunisia as well as abroad. Krouma is said to have spent time in Derna as well as in Raqqa, Syria.

On 26 February, security forces in Sirte arrested IS member Ibrahim Mohammed Saleh Al-Qaziri, at his home in Sirte. Al-Qaziri is believed to have been responsible for broadcasting the IS radio station “al-Tawhid” in 2015 and 2016.

Other Jihadi Actors

On 25 February, Misratan security forces arrested suspected al-Qaeda member, Ayman Abu Amoud, who is thought to have been involved in the kidnapping of the Jordanian ambassador to Libya, Fawaz al-Itan, in 2014. Abu Amoud had previously been imprisoned in Abu Salim under Qadhafi. In 2011 he joined the 17 February Brigade before moving to the Rafallah al-Sahati Brigade in Benghazi. In October 2015, Abu Amoud was arrested in Benghazi, but was later released as a part of a prisoner exchange. He is said to have also fought with the Ghwell government in Tripoli in 2017 and participated in the latest clashes with 7th Brigade in Tripoli.

A weekly update of IS’s actions, the Western response, and developments pertaining to Libya’s other militias is available by subscribing here. To read about Western countries’ responses to IS in Libya this week, click here, and to read about the developments within the anti-IS Coalition of Libyan militias, click here. To read all four sections of this week’s Eye on IS in Libya report, click here.

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New nashīd from al-Qā’idah in the Arabian Peninsula: “Well-Established Creed”

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al-Qā’idah in the Arabian Peninsula: “Well-Established Creed”

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Aghanistan’s Zabīh Allah Mujāhid: “Deputy of Political Affairs Mullā Baradar Akhūnd Participated In the Negotiation Process Meetings in Qatar”

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On Monday (today) the 20th of Jamadi-ul-Thani 1440 Hijri Lunar corresponding with 25th February 2019, the Deputy of Islamic Emirate in Political Affairs, the respected Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar participated in the negotiation process meetings held in the Qatari capital of Doha and introduced members of the negotiation team of Islamic Emirate to the participants.

The meeting between the United States and the Islamic Emirate commenced on the first day of the fifth round of talks of the negotiations process in Qatar.

The respected Mullah Baradar Akhund arrived to the meeting yesterday on the 24th February after a formal invitation by the Foreign Minister of Qatar and in a private airplane sent by the said country where he was warmly received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and members of the Political Office of Islamic Emirate.

The respected Mullah Baradar Akhund participated in the negotiation meeting today and following the introduction of the negotiation team, he elucidated upon the importance of negotiations, authority of the negotiation team and the future roadmap.

It should be mentioned that the negotiations process will be advanced by Al Haj Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai, the head of negotiation team of Islamic Emirate, and guidance will be sought from the respected Mullah Baradar Akhund when necessary.

*Spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan*

*Zabihullah Mujahid*

*20/06/1440 Hijri Lunar*

*06/12/1397 Hijri Solar 25/02/2019 Gregorian*

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